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Why you should be selling on every platform

Auto Service World

There’s a famous quote by Wayne Gretzky about skating to where the puck is going to be instead of where it is. The aftermarket could heed those words when it comes to selling auto parts. Whether customers are searching high … The post Why you should be selling on every platform appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Mercedes Ignition Coil Pack Diagnostics

Tomorrow's Technician

I n a perfect world, a flashing check engine light for DTCs P0301 through P0312 would always be solved by installing a new ignition coil. If this were true, technicians would not need countless hours of training. However, the reality is that a misfire can be more than a missing spark from an ignition coil. Also, replacing a single coil might not be the best approach to curing an engine of a chronic misfire.

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AutoTrader’s top industry trends

Auto Service World

A recent study took a look at Canadian car-buying patterns, evolving preferences, and the resilience of consumers amid economic turbulence. AutoTrader’s Automotive Trends Outlook sheds light on what Canadians are thinking about for their future vehicles and how the industry … The post AutoTrader’s top industry trends appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Why Students in Automotive School Will Love the 2024 Alfa Romeo Milano

Automotive Training Centre

The automobile industry has witnessed several remarkable rollouts since it began its drive to adopt electric powertrains. With electric vehicles (EVs) fast becoming all the rage, the biggest car manufacturers have been in a hot race to key into the electrification roadmap, and several winners have emerged. There has been no short supply of impressive cars sporting the most innovative solutions in electric batteries and powertrain technology.

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Understanding S-Corp Distributions and Draws | Are They Taxable?

AutoShopOwner

Understanding and navigating the tax implications and responsibilities of business income is crucial for every business owner, especially those operating as an S-Corp. A very common question that often arises is whether or not S-Corp distributions and draws are taxable. In this blog post, we’ll answer this question and explore the key considerations of S-Corp taxation.

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3 Tips for Success in Your Apprenticeship After Refinishing Prep Technician Training

Automotive Training Centre

As everyone who has ever undergone automotive training can attest, an apprenticeship is a key step towards mastering your trade. It is a valuable opportunity to tackle real-life scenarios under the mentorship of a skilled tradesman. Crucially, it allows you to build up your skills and confidence and gain experience in your chosen field. The transition from classroom learning to hands-on experience in a real-world environment can be thrilling.

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Chassis Parts and Alignment Angles

Brake & Front End

An alignment angle doesn’t change randomly. There is a cause-and-effect relationship between external and internal forces that can alter the geometry of a vehicle’s suspension. Having the alignment reading for only one angle on one corner is just like knowing the temperature without knowing if there is a tornado outside. Just making adjustments and not asking why the adjustments were needed can lead to a comeback.

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Growing Service Opportunities: Vacuum Pumps and Parking Brake Actuators

Brake & Front End

There’s a lot of conversation today about the evolution of vehicle powertrains, from traditional gasoline and diesel to hybrid and electric. No matter how contentious the arguments get about what powers the vehicles we drive, there is one thing everyone agrees on. It needs to stop, and needs to stay stopped, and interesting enough, a lot of the components we will be servicing won’t change regardless of what the powertrain is.

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Global EV Sales Expected to Triple in 2024

Tomorrow's Technician

According to data presented by Stocklytics.com , global EV sales are expected to hit almost 12 million units in 2024. A Statista survey showed global EV sales have tripled since 2020, rising from 3.1 million to 10.64 million sold vehicles. In 2021 alone, sales surged by 107% year-over-year, followed by a 55% growth in 2022. After a 3% increase last year, the annual EV sales growth rate is expected to triple and hit 10% in 2024, resulting in almost 12 million new EVs on the road.

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Failing Forward in Marketing

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 084 – Failing Forward in Marketing In a world where so many great lessons come from failing, people are afraid of failure. We see this a lot, especially when it comes to marketing. Every time you learn something that doesn’t work, it puts you closer to finding something that does. So why do people give up on marketing so early and build belief systems that certain types of marketing “don’t work” when the evidence points to the contrary?

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Growing Service Opportunities: Vacuum Pumps and Parking Brake Actuators

Tomorrow's Technician

There’s a lot of conversation today about the evolution of vehicle powertrains, from traditional gasoline and diesel to hybrid and electric. No matter how contentious the arguments get about what powers the vehicles we drive, there is one thing everyone agrees on. It needs to stop, and needs to stay stopped, and interesting enough, a lot of the components we will be servicing won’t change regardless of what the powertrain is.

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Gasoline Direct Injection Technology

Brake & Front End

It’s the fastest growing fuel segment, with more than half of new vehicles now equipped with this system. IT is gasoline direct injection, or GDI, and it has been a key part of efforts to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions since the early 2000s. While these efforts have proved effective, GDI systems encounter specific failures and require an understanding of how they work and how to test them when they set a code.

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Gasoline Direct Injection Technology

Tomorrow's Technician

It’s the fastest growing fuel segment, with more than half of new vehicles now equipped with this system. IT is gasoline direct injection, or GDI, and it has been a key part of efforts to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions since the early 2000s. While these efforts have proved effective, GDI systems encounter specific failures and require an understanding of how they work and how to test them when they set a code.

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10 Must Read Books for Automotive Shop Owners

AutoShopOwner

If I could call just one automotive article a complete seminar, this would be the article. It was a very good article with some absolutely great books to read.

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26K Miles? 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Flexes Original V8 Engine, Intriguing Odometer Numbers

autoevolution

The most common Chevelle body style in 1968 was the 2-door sport coupe, with Chevrolet building over 180K units fitted with a V8 engine (in addition to over 20,500 units with a six-cylinder engine). The SS396 was the runner-up from a production numbers perspective with 55,309 units, while the Malibu 4-door sedan accounted for approximately 40,000 units. 30,772 Malibus. ( continue reading.

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2024 Outlook on Parts Supply, Labor and Cycle Times

Automotive Fleet

Chris Brown discusses key trends in repair management, including cycle times, parts supply, and the labor market with Richard Jacko and Stuart Braun of Fleet Response.

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2025 Pontiac Trans Am Is Ready To Digitally Fill GM's Muscle Car Void

autoevolution

Unless you've been living under a rock these past couple of months, you know that the only brand-new muscle car still in production is the S650 generation Ford Mustang. The Blue Oval unveiled it in 2022 and kicked off the deliveries last year, and it's the sole surviving player in the segment. That's about to change in a few months when Dodge is expected to pull the wraps off the ( continue reading.

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Autoflow Launches Bayflow, its Revolutionary AI Breakthrough in Shop Management and Bay Efficiency

Autoflow

Dallas, TX – Autoflow announces Bayflow, a breakthrough in bay and shop management involving its best-in-class software and AI cameras, which was unveiled in Joe’s Garage at AAPEX 2023. “With this new innovative tool, we’re now able to see metrics that we’ve never been able to see before. Bayflow can tell you which bays are truly efficient and profitable vs. which bays are costing you the most money,” states Brandon Crusha, co-product owner and former owner of Brotherhood Garage in Oklahom

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2025 Toyota Camry Welcomes Back the Station Wagon Option, at Least in Fantasy Land

autoevolution

Last year, the Japanese automaker graced the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show with two major model reveals that will be unleashed on the US market later this year: the 2025 Camry and the first-ever 2025 Crown Signia. The latter is ( continue reading.

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Couple survives after Jeep Patriot falls into sinkhole in Washington

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Auto News , Weird Car News Continue reading Couple survives after Jeep Patriot falls into sinkhole in Washington Couple survives after Jeep Patriot falls into sinkhole in Washington originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ford Cougar II: The Shelby Cobra-Based Corvette Slayer Killed Off by the Mustang

autoevolution

Essentially an early Cobra with a more aerodynamically efficient body, the Cougar II concept was Ford's answer to the C2 Corvette. However, it was swiftly overshadowed by the Mustang, and the pony car's resounding success meant further development was abandoned. For American enthusiasts, the Cougar nameplate is synonymous with the Mustang's ( continue reading.

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Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips

Danny’s Engineportal

Engine oil mixed with coolant, in the cooling system, is very common. Especially, after a blown or leaking head gasket. So, you opened your coolant tank or the radiator cap, and see that the coolant [.] The post Oil Mixed With Coolant – In The Cooling System – Cleaning Tips appeared first on Danny's Engineportal.

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First Android Auto 11.2 Version Now Available for Download

autoevolution

A new Android Auto build is now available for download, bringing the app to version 11.2. However, today's build is only aimed at testers, being released with a beta tag for testing purposes before the stable sibling receives the go-ahead. Android Auto 11.2 beta made its way to users enrolled in the testing program a couple of hours ago, but thanks to the stand-alone APK installer, anyone can take it for a spin. ( continue reading.

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Tesla Claims It Will Launch A New Entry-Level Model In 2025

Jalopnik

Tesla boss Elon Musk has been promising an entry-level $25,000 electric vehicle for six years. He first mentioned the possibility of the car in 2018, saying it would happen within three years, then doubled down on the idea at Tesla’s Battery Day in late 2020. According to reports from Reuters , Tesla has inquired with… Read more.

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Once a 13-Second Racer, This 1973 Cuda Flexes 4-Spd Muscle and Cool, Rare Factory Surprise

autoevolution

The existence of Plymouth’s Barracuda and the muscle car age are inextricably linked, having debuted in the same year and leaving the stage together one decade later. Introduced in 1964, the Barracuda lived through three generations, dropping the curtain ten years to the day on April 1, 1974. The downfall began in 1972 when the sporty Mopar was sold without any of the performance engines from the previous years.

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Christina Malseed (Saneman) is Ready for ‘Pivotal Year’ at Merchants Fleet

Automotive Fleet

Merchants Fleet recently named Christina Malseed (Saneman) as the regional sales manager for the U.S. Eastern region. Malseed discussed how her journey has prepared her for what’s to come at Merchants.

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2024 VW ID.4 Gets the Green Light From Uncle Sam, Is Now Eligible for the EV Tax Credit

autoevolution

Joining the exclusive federal EV tax credit party a tad bit later than Chevy, Ford, Rivian, and Tesla, the Herndon-based subsidiary of the German automaker finished the licensing process and finally validated the curvy 2024 ID.4. All eight trims now qualify for the full EV tax credit! Here's what you need to know. Buyers must be ( continue reading.

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This Poor Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Had Its Headlights Ripped Out Of Its Face

Jalopnik

I’m always baffled by the lengths that people go to steal parts off of cars. Just look at the now-common thefts of Toyota Prius catalytic converters. Obviously, things like wheels are stolen all the time too. As components of modern cars get even more expensive to fix and replace, thieves are getting more brazen in… Read more.

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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T Convertible Found in Storage Deserves Second Chance at Life

autoevolution

The original Dodge Challenger stands as a testament to an era where power, design, and unbridled enthusiasm (yeah, I know) converged to create some of the most iconic muscle/pony cars ever made, capable of transcending generations. It’s no wonder collectors are currently investing so much money in these vehicles. Not only are they acquiring a piece of American automotive history, but also a reminder of a time when human beings w. ( continue reading.

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FreeWire to Offer EV Charging Solutions to GM Energy Commercial Customers

Automotive Fleet

The collaboration with GM Energy aims to accelerate the deployment of ultrafast EV charging infrastructure for GM Envolve fleet and commercial customers.

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Inside the Place That Builds Mustangs: This Is How America's Favorite Muscle Car Is Made

autoevolution

The Ford Mustang is America's favorite muscle car. It has been so for years, leaving the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger in a cloud of dust in 2023 as well. And this is how it is manufactured. The Mustang rolls off the production line at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Detroit, Michigan. ( continue reading.

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Toyota Knows What It Has; Will Certify 125,000-Mile Pre-Owned Cars

Jalopnik

Toyota has expanded its certified pre-owned program requirements to include vehicles that are up to 10 model years old and have up to 125,000 miles. The newly-introduced Silver Certification level will include significantly reduced warranties compared to the reassurances granted to cars eligible for the… Read more.

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This 26-Foot Tiny House Has a Spacious Main Floor Bedroom and a Gorgeous Bathroom

autoevolution

Many people who have decided to downsize their lives will tell you that there is nothing more luxurious than a ground-floor bedroom in a tiny house. It offers plenty of benefits, so more and more builders have started to incorporate such a feature into their tiny house designs. Even newer players in the market, like Triple L Tiny Homes, are catching up with the current trend.

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Believe It or Not, Brake Cleaner Isn’t Always the Right Solvent

Eastwood

We’re all guilty of it, right? You start spraying brake cleaner on… well, the brakes, because that’s what it’s for. But then you notice how well it seems to make grease and grime disappear from virtually every surface it touches. You can’t help yourself, so you keep going. A shot on the engine block to clean up that leaking valve cover gasket. A blast on the suspension parts to erase all the greasy residue that somehow coats every surface.

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This Camper Has a Sophisticated "Boho Desert" Design, It's a Serene Tiny Home on Wheels

autoevolution

A good camper van interior has the power to influence your mood. However, it can be a daunting task to create a genuinely aesthetically pleasing design that has many functionalities. But with the proper team and expertise, it can be done, as demonstrated by the camper van build I'm checking out today. What we have here is a ( continue reading.

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Believe It or Not, Brake Cleaner Isn’t Always the Right Solvent

Eastwood

We’re all guilty of it, right? You start spraying brake cleaner on… well, the brakes, because that’s what it’s for. But then you notice how well it seems to make grease and grime disappear from virtually every surface it touches. You can’t help yourself, so you keep going. A shot on the engine block to clean up that leaking valve cover gasket. A blast on the suspension parts to erase all the greasy residue that somehow coats every surface.

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Unassuming 1962 Dodge Polara 500 Packs Rare Max Wedge Three-Speed Setup

autoevolution

Introduced in 1964 as a racing engine and offered in 1965 in road-going cars, the 426-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) HEMI is arguably one of the greatest mills of the golden muscle car era. But it wasn't Chrysler's first high-performance lump. The company's venture into high-power. ( continue reading.